With the proliferation of toothpaste for sensitive teeth commercials littering the airways I wonder if sensitive teeth is a benign yet uncomfortable problem or an issue I should talk to my dentist about?
Although you can mask your tooth sensitivity a little bit using a special toothpaste you’ll probably want to talk about it with your dentist to make certain you’re not masking a possible problem or making it worse.
Tooth sensitivity can be caused by:
- cavities
- gum disease
- a fractured tooth
- worn enamel
- excessive brushing/or grinding
- receding gums
- too much pop
- crowded teeth
- bad home care
Catching cavities, gum disease or a fractured tooth in before it becomes more painful is probably a good idea. But another reason to check with your dentist is that you might be making your sensitivity worse by doing something you consider a healthy choice like whitening your teeth. Today the dental office offers products such as X-Pur which is a tooth revitalizing paste for continued relief for hypersensitive teeth and it also promotes healthy gums. It’s only available through your dentist.
Commercials can be a helpful resource as we chose the path that’s perfect for our own health, but finding a reliable information stream to give you the inside track is key. Check back with Toothbrush Confidential for the insider’s track to your dental health and let us know in the comments below what dental topics you’d like to know more about.
